Rich's "Living in Sin": An Analysis In Adrienne Rich's poem, "Living in Sin," a woman, entering a life full of hope and promises with her lover, assumes that "no dust" will fall upon her home, nor her perfect relationship. Her life, however, does not fit this ideal. Both a deteriorating home and relationship afflict her life; these unexpected results of her efforts in addition to the lack of her lover's efforts lead to resentful feelings. Because of society's expectations, the woman accepts her unbearable role. Rich reveals the woman's attempts to improve her physical environment and emotional life, and her ultimate acceptance of both situations. The woman's and her lover's responses to living in a run-down home contrast sharply. The "dust[y]" atmosphere creates an aura of decay. The reality of the wom....

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